New CF Executive Directors
Welcome Packet
Peer Communities
IPA Peer Communities offer members ongoing opportunities to connect and learn with their peers who share similar job responsibilities either regionally or statewide. Members are connected through listserv discussions, virtual meet-ups, and in-person convenings.
Listservs
IPA and GIFT listservs are online communities that provide an interactive forum for members to engage with their peers through group e-mails where they can share ideas, ask questions, and learn from each other. Contact Julie Markland if you would like to join a listserv.
Community Foundation Directory
Connect with colleagues across the state.
e-booklets
GIFT works with EDS, a firm specializing in marketing planned giving, to provide you with 32 e-booklets on planned giving. Please note, the e-booklets may not be posted to your foundation’s website.
Foundation Legal Help Desk (optional service)
IPA operates an optional fee-based service, the Foundation Legal Help Desk. Through a web- portal subscribers have direct access to an attorney for quick answers to legal questions.
Member Discounts
Farmers & Ag Producers: Community Foundation Ad Campaign
Podcasts, radio commercials, and ad graphics you can use to encourage farmers to engage with their local community foundation.
Navigating Scholarships and Grants to Individuals
Resource for members only
Peers throughout the Midwest region review the legal requirements for scholarships and learn about emerging scholarship issues in the field.
Grantmaker Salary, Benefits, & Demographics Reports
Resource for members only
IPA has released its 2023 Midwest and Indiana Grantmaker Salary, Benefits, and Demographics Reports.
Improve Your Measurement Practices, Reduce Inequities and Boost Impact
Resource for members only
Ensure your grantmaking program's use of data reduces barriers and supports learning, decision-making, and reporting.
GIFT Snapshot Reports
Resource for members only
The GIFT Snapshot Reports are compilation of data from Indiana community foundations entered into the CF Insights database.
Board Resolutions
Resource for members only
A board resolution serves as a written record of important decisions and actions approved by the organization's board.
Considerations for Foundations in Times of Disaster
Resource for members only
Understand how your organization can best support your community when disaster strikes.
Social Media Tips to Engage Gen Z in Youth Philanthropy
Resource for members only
IPA shares ideas to engage Gen Z on social media by promoting the amazing work of your youth philanthropy councils.
Performance Reviews
Resource for members only
This page contains resources, best practices, and performance review templates.
Managing Executive Pay in Today’s Family Foundation Environment
Resource for members only
This session addresses challenges in compensation where questions most arise, such as how to determine disqualified persons and reasonableness for foundation executives, including family members.
A variety of nationally-recognized organizations offer in-depth and topic-specific information. The GIFT team recommends these external resources.
Community Foundation staff throughout our state and the US have found value joining.
Catalyst: Fund Management and Finance
06/06/2024
$60.00
Product email content:
Thank you for registering for Catalyst: Fund Management and Finance.
More information about preparing for the module will be sent closer to the program date. For now, please mark these dates on your calendar and make any necessary travel arrangements for the in-person program.
Dates
Pre-work Webinar: May 23, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET via zoom (link will be sent at a later time)
In-person Module: June 6, 2024 from 8:30 am – 4:00 pm ET at Tipton County Foundation | 1020 W. Jefferson St, Tipton, IN 46072
Optional Follow-Up Check-in Call: June 27, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET via Zoom (link will be sent at a later time)
Questions
If you have any questions regarding this event please reach out to JoAnna Ness, Director of GIFT Programs.
Email Subject:
New Registration Confirmation | Catalyst: Fund Management and Finance
Email Reply-To:
ldaeger@inphilanthropy.org
Community Foundation Vice President Cohort – June Meeting
06/26/2024 - 11:30am
2024 Community Foundation Leadership Retreat
08/05/2024
$175.00
Product email content:
Thank you for registering for 2024 Community Foundation Leadership Retreat. Details about this event are shown below.
Date/Time:
Monday, August 5, 2023
Tuesday, August 6, 2023
Location & Lodging:
French Lick Springs Hotel
8670 W. State Rd. 56
French Lick, IN 47432
Make reservations by calling 1-844-2416361. Let the attendant know you are a part of the Indiana Philanthropy Alliance Leadership Retreat and use group code 0824IPA to utilize the room block and discount rate.
Rate: $159 USD per night (tax and fees not included)
- Last day to book: Friday, July 5, 2024
Please reach out if you have questions about this event.
Thank you,
Lauren Daeger
Indiana Philanthropy Alliance
GIFT Program Coordinator
317.630.5200, ext. 129
ldaeger@inphilanthropy.org
Email Subject:
New Registration
Email Reply-To:
info@inphilanthropy.org
Community Foundation Vice President Cohort – September Meeting
09/04/2024 - 11:30am